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NHL. Chicago Blackhawks (3-8-0) at Tampa Bay Lightning (7-3-1). Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena. Watch on ESPN+, CHSN or The Spot - MTN.

Where to watch

Local channels

Preview

The Blackhawks (3-8-0) visit the Lightning (7-3-1) at Benchmark International Arena, Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM ET.

The Blackhawks have won 2 of their last 5. Their last game was a loss, 3-2 against Florida Panthers.

The Lightning have won 3 of their last 5. Their last game was a loss, 5-4 OT at Utah Mammoth.

They last met on Fri, Jan 23, 2026, when the Lightning won 2-1.

Players to watch: Roman Kantserov (Blackhawks' goals leader, 4) and Brandon Hagel (Lightning's goals leader, 7).

On the injury report for the Lightning: Yanni Gourde (injured reserve).

The game is on ESPN+.

Injury report

Chicago Blackhawks

PlayerStatusInjury
Bowen Byram DDay-To-DayUpper Body

Tampa Bay Lightning

PlayerStatusInjury
Victor Hedman DDay-To-DayLower Body
Zemgus Girgensons CDay-To-DayUndisclosed
Yanni Gourde CInjured ReserveHip

Head-to-head

Recent formnewest first

Chicago Blackhawks

LLLWW
  • Sun, Oct 25 L 3-2 vs Florida Panthers
  • Fri, Oct 23 L 4-1 vs Montreal Canadiens
  • Sat, Oct 17 L 4-0 vs Dallas Stars
  • Thu, Oct 15 W 4-3 OT vs Winnipeg Jets
  • Tue, Oct 13 W 5-3 vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Tampa Bay Lightning

LLWWW
  • Sat, Oct 24 L 5-4 OT at Utah Mammoth
  • Fri, Oct 23 L 6-3 at Colorado Avalanche
  • Tue, Oct 20 W 6-2 at Vegas Golden Knights
  • Sat, Oct 17 W 4-2 vs Vancouver Canucks
  • Thu, Oct 15 W 4-3 OT vs Seattle Kraken

Key players

Chicago Blackhawks

GoalsRoman Kantserov
4
AssistsPatrick Kane
6
PointsPatrick Kane
7

Tampa Bay Lightning

GoalsBrandon Hagel
7
AssistsNikita Kucherov
10
PointsNikita Kucherov
14

Questions

Is there a free Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning live stream?

No. ESPN+, CHSN or The Spot - MTN needs a paid subscription. Only games on CBS, Fox, NBC and ABC are free, with a TV antenna. Sites promising free streams are unofficial and often unsafe.

What channel is Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning on?

Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning is on ESPN+, CHSN or The Spot - MTN.

What time does Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning start?

Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning starts Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena.

Does StreamEast stream Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

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Who is injured for Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

Players listed as out or doubtful: Yanni Gourde (Tampa Bay Lightning, injured reserve). Check the full injury report above for questionable players.

Who won the last Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?

Tampa Bay Lightning won 2-1 on Fri, Jan 23, 2026.

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